Sara Lee completes American Fresh Bakery sale
Sara Lee has completed the sale of its American Fresh Bakery business to Mexican firm Grupo Bimbo for $709m.
Archives for November 9, 2011
Brenner pharma/food: Stevia market is turning into the ‘wild wild West’
The stevia market is “turning quickly into the wild wild West” as more firms enter the fray in a bid to cash in on growing demand for the all-natural sweetener, according to one supplier.
McCormick-backed study probes effects of black pepper and rosemary on mental energy and fatigue
Researchers at the University of Georgia are exploring whether rosemary or black pepper could tackle mental fatigue as part of a series of studies financed by the McCormick Science Institute.
SunOpta profits hit by commodity costs, despite 25% sales increase
Canadian natural and organics group SunOpta has reported a 25% increase in sales compared to Q3 last year but lower profits, citing higher commodity costs, which hit its sunflower business in particular.
Manufacturers should better consider nutrient profile during formulation, suggest researchers
Integrating the effects of processing and product formulation on structure, texture, enzyme-induced modifications and nutritional quality can lead to the production of attractive, ready-to-eat products with health-promoting properties, according to new...